Dodge Neon vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Volkswagen Golf
- Length174.4 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase105.0 in
- Curb weight2,567 lb
- Width67.4 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.9 in narrower (67.4 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 291 lb heavier (2,567 lb vs 2,858 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 291 lb heavier (2,567 lb vs 2,858 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 98.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 164.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 0.9 in narrower (67.4 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Neon | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 164.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 67.4 in | 68.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 in | 98.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,567 lb | 2,858 lb | 291 lb |
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